RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
O'Connell > Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 11:21 AM > To: emc-p...@ieee.org > Subject: RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems > > > Mr. Nute, > > Would your assertion apply to both Class I and Class II construction ? > > I am certain that you can see where I a

RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
n Gies > Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 4:51 PM > To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG > Subject: RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems > > Kris, > > If you have an electronic copy of the standard, do a search > on "IT" and > determine if the clause is applicable.

RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
5 oktober 2007 15:50 To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems If I am not missing something obvious, the construction answers the question. Class II construction does not have to depend on a protective earth for protection against shock, so there is no need for the g

Re: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
i...@ieee.org Cc: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: Class II PSU for IT power systems Rich, My view is a product for an IT power system should have its mains insulation selected based on the phase to phase voltage of the supply. While most designs are based on normal, not fault conditions for the

RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
correct ? luck, Brian From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of rn...@san.rr.com Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 10:43 AM To: 'Robert Johnson' Cc: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems Hi Bob: Thanks for your thoughtful response. You

RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
discussion? Best regards, Richard Nute Product Safety Consultant San Diego From: Robert Johnson [mailto:john...@itesafety.com] Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 10:48 PM To: ri...@ieee.org Cc: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: Class II PSU for IT power systems Rich, My view is a

Re: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
ect: Re: Class II PSU for IT power systems It helps to think about the differences and reasons for an IT system. A normal power distribution system is earthed at its point of origination (e.g transformer or generator) to limit the voltage difference between earth and points in the system. For exampl

RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-08 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Robert Johnson Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 2:27 PM To: owner-emc-p...@listserv.ieee.org Cc: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: Class II PSU for IT power systems It helps to think about the differences and reasons for an IT system. A normal power distribution syst

Re: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-06 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
It helps to think about the differences and reasons for an IT system. A normal power distribution system is earthed at its point of origination (e.g transformer or generator) to limit the voltage difference between earth and points in the system. For example you may have a single phase 120/240v wit

RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-05 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems If I am not missing something obvious, the construction answers the question. Class II construction does not have to depend on a protective earth for protection against shock, so there is no need for the ground pin. Perhaps we have

RE: Class II PSU for IT power systems

2007-10-05 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
If I am not missing something obvious, the construction answers the question. Class II construction does not have to depend on a protective earth for protection against shock, so there is no need for the ground pin. Perhaps we have a 'terminology disconnect' - are you referring to an "IT power di